Pratikraman: Freedom Through Apology & Repentance (Abr.) (In English) Pratikraman: Freedom Through Apology & Repentence | Page 70

Pratikraman 57 of the causal karmas, whereas for you, the karmas are destroyed altogether. When you no longer see faults in anyone, know that you have attained the state of stillness, the state of the Self even amidst the din of worldly life. This state in Akram Vignan is very different. Even while enjoying life’s pleasures, one sees the world as flawless. Those who have no trace of any abhorrence will be liberated in one more lifetime. If elements of abhorrence remain then it may take him three or four lifetimes to attain liberation. 15. On the Path of Cause Ahimsa Questioner: On the path of liberation, does pratiraman free one from all previous accounts? Dadashri: Hmm… Yes. Questioner: But what words do we to say when doing pratikraman? Dadashri: Say, “Every living beings that I have hurt in any way, please forgive me.” Questioner: Each and every living being? Dadashri: Yes to each and every living being Questioner: Does it include microorganisms like the ones present in air (vayukaya), water (jalkaya), and fire (tejokaya)? Dadashri: It includes everything. Questioner: What should we do if we kill something unknowingly? Dadashri: Even when it is done in ignorance, once you become aware of your deed, you should feel remorse immediately. You should repent for it and do pratyakhyan.